The trend is in favour of Canada UK and US, while Australia is lagging behind. The enrolment numbers are reaching pre-pandemic levels even though there is changed priorities among the students in terms of selection of countries
The impact of Covid-19 is receding, so is the demand for foreign universities among the Indian students. The year 2020 saw significant drop in admission of Indian students in foreign universities, but from mid-2021 things have started looking up and more Indians are showing interest in studying overseas.
Last year there was a 30 per cent drop in Indian students’ enrolment in foreign universities, but the number increased significantly in 2021, said an IDP Education consultant.
The academic situation is improving due to gradual unlock policies globally and opening up of the embassies and educational institutions for face-to-face education.
The United States Mission in India recently announced that its Embassy and Consulates approved more student visa applicants in 2021 than ever before, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic
The trend is in favour of Canada UK and US, while Australia is lagging behind. The enrolment numbers are reaching pre-pandemic levels even though there is changed priorities among the students in terms of selection of countries.
Demand for UK educational institutions among Indian students is still high. The latest trend shows an increase in the number of students who opted for UK universities and colleges over domestic ones. Despite lockdowns and many other situations arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom (UK) university and college courses are still popular among Indian students.
According to Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), there has been a 19 per cent increase in enrolment of students from India in UK universities in 2021 marking the number at 3,200.
Some students who were sitting over the fence whether to go for the UK or not have also opted for the UK institutions after India was put in the Amber list from the Red list by the UK Government.
The United States Mission in India recently announced that its Embassy and Consulates approved more student visa applicants in 2021 than ever before, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Through these efforts, more than 55,000 students and exchange visitors are boarding planes to study in the United States, and more students are being approved every day. The U.S. Mission looks forward to another great student season as it facilitates study for spring semester students over the coming few months.
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